Investment In Hotel Properties (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Apr. 09, 2013 Hyatt Union Square, New York, NY [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Hyatt Union Square, New York, NY [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Hyatt Union Square, New York, NY [Member]	Jul. 22, 2011 32 Pearl Street, New York, NY [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Holiday Inn Express, New York, NY [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Hampton Inn, Pearl Street, New York, NY [Member]
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisition costs		$ 699
Development loan, principal amount			10,000
Business acquisition, cancellation of accrued interest receivable			3,303
Mortgage loan			55,000
Gain on hotel acquisition			12,107
Revenue	3,777	3,777		2,202	2,202
Net Income (Loss)	(1,489)	(1,489)		(1,747)	(1,747)
Asset Development and Renovation [Abstract]
Acquisition Date					Apr. 09, 2013	Jul. 22, 2011
Business acquisition, cash paid			36,000			28,300
Estimated impairment charge							1,586	1,997
Corresponding insurance claim							1,486	1,897
Estimated receiveable from the property insurance claim	3,383	3,383
Property insurance received		$ 2,189